Gavin Newsom says increased higher education spending should be top priority in California budget talks to avoid tuition hikes

The leading candidate for governor also said he supports Jerry Brown's proposal to tie community college funding to student outcomes.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending that Brown tie funding to the academic outcomes of low-income students.

The gap between high school graduation and college completion rates varies considerably by race and ethnic group.

In a new book, Michael Kirst urges creation of a regional entity to unify and coordinate efforts.

Budget increases Local Control Funding Formula to 97 percent, boosts higher education spending and preschool eligibility.

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